WD 18TB DC HC550 7.2K SATA 3.5" Hard Drive HDD WUH721818ALE6L4 - 100% Health
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About this product
The WD 18TB DC HC550 is a high-capacity 3.5" internal desktop hard drive designed for PC compatibility. This HDD features a fast 7200 RPM rotation speed and utilizes a SATA III interface for optimal data transfer. With an enormous 18TB storage capacity, it's suitable for demanding storage needs such as data centers or extensive media libraries. Manufactured in Thailand, this Ultrastar DC HC550 series drive is built for reliability.
Our take
For those with serious storage requirements, the WD 18TB DC HC550 is an impressive offering. The 18TB capacity is immense, making it ideal for large-scale data storage, whether it's for a home server, extensive video editing, or archival purposes. The 7200 RPM rotation speed combined with a SATA III interface ensures very good performance for a mechanical drive. It's built for demanding environments, suggested by the 'DC' (Data Center) designation, implying robust construction. Keep in mind its 3.5-inch form factor makes it primarily suitable for desktop PCs or server chassis.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Massive 18TB storage capacity
- Fast 7200 RPM rotation speed
- SATA III interface for high transfer rates
- 3.5-inch internal desktop form factor
Cons
- Higher price due to large capacity
- Only HDD storage format
Specifications
- Compatible With PC
- Color Silver
- MPN 0F38459, DC HC550 WUH721818ALE6L4
- Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
- Brand Toshiba
- Form Factor 3.5 in
Show all 14 specifications
- Type
- Internal Desktop Drive
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Model
- WUH721818ALE6L4
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Storage Capacity
- 18 TB
- Interface
- SATA III
- Country of Origin
- Thailand
- Product Line
- Ultrastar DC HC550
